Freddy Boo – My tribute to Al Hirschfeld for Illostribute

This tribute is to American caricaturist Al Hirschfeld, renowned for his black and white line drawings, “his pen would capture the entire world of entertainment and celebrity”. In researching Hirschfeld’d work I chose to interpret his caricature of the the wonderful Louis Armstrong.

London based illustrator Freddy Boo produces vibrant graphic illustrations, combining lively figures with simple shapes and patterns composed in bold compositions or humorous detail.
He currently illustrates a regular column for the National Geographic Traveller UK magazine. Freddy's work has been recognised by the Association of Illustrators Images 35 Best of British Illustration, 3x3 Int'l ProShow No. 7 & 10, American Illustration 32 and The Serco Prize for Illustration exhibition 2011, 2012 at the London Transport Museum.